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Noun

That leaves open the possibility of more upside to oil prices that have surged all year, pressuring consumers around the world. — Garrett Haake, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2026 The early retailer list signals that major sellers see enough upside to let a third party stand between them and the shopper at the moment of purchase. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Preposition

Would the occasional smack upside the head improve the situation? — David Roberts, Vox, 3 July 2018 Louisville City slapped the New England Revolution upside the head 2-1. — San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018 See All Example Sentences for upside

Recent Examples of Synonyms for upside

Noun

And yet there’s a downside when needs become fungible, and easily recast as preferences.

— Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
Oh nooo, the downside of this game of relationships and trust!

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of downside

Preposition

An increase has not been formally agreed upon and is still under evaluation, officials said.

— DJ Simmons June 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Since Köhler's early work, researchers have conducted similar experiments involving an out-of-reach reward and an object to stand upon in birds and elephants.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026

Definition of upon

Noun

An overconfident driver can follow too closely, carry too much speed into a curve or assume technology will correct a bad decision.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Diamonds are custom-cut in step and baguette shapes to follow each curve, with some pieces in the diamond suite topping the 12-carat mark.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of curve

Preposition

Although the Cabinet members’ wins add to a growing GOP tradition in Florida — a Democrat hasn’t won statewide in the Sunshine State since 2018 — Democrats on Tuesday won surprise victories in congress and the state legislature.

— Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
While the drinks at Bastia, which are riffs on classic aperitivos and Italian-leaning cocktails, are excellent, cocktail lovers should pay a visit to Caletta, the hotel’s intimate 24-seat cocktail lounge.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of on

Noun

Amid rising French sovereign debt pressures and inflation remaining above target, such continuity could reduce market anxieties over abrupt policy shifts while mitigating potential volatility across European bond markets.

— , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Her voice rarely changes gears, even when the production shifts into overdrive.

— Precious Fondren, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of shift

Preposition

Catholics have used Scripture to argue for and against deportations and strict immigration enforcement.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
This comes after Toney also already set the school record for single-game receiving yards in the season opener against Stanford.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of against

Noun

Politics is cyclical, and swing voters have proved consistently in recent years that their loyalties tend in no particular direction.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Instead, swing-state governors plan to focus on popular economic proposals that won over voters –– lowering living costs, taxes, and healthcare — and not the left-wing agenda items demonized in billions of dollars in GOP ads.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of swing

Noun

Cruz’s home state of Texas saw the governor’s mansion and a Senate seat turn blue.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
Paired with a convincing lead turn by Best, as well as moving work from Gourrier and especially Joseph, the earnest series overcomes its stock biopic structure to linger with viewers in a manner more pleasing than disbelieving.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2026

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